c1915 Selected Poems Of Francis Thompson Antique English Poetry Book

c1915 Selected Poems Of Francis Thompson Antique English Poetry BookSelected Poems Of Francis ThompsonWith A Biographical Note by Wilfrid MeynellPublished by Methuen And Co Ltd: London c1915 26th Thousand"Francis Joseph Thompson (1859 - 1907) was an English poet and Catholic mystic. At the behest of his father, a doctor, he entered medical school at the age of 18, but at 26 left home to pursue his talent as a writer and poet. He spent three years on the streets of London, supporting himself with menial labour, becoming addicted to opium which he took to relieve a nervous problem."Covers and spine are structurally very sound however there is silverfish damage which has left a mottled effect as per photos. Small inscription present as shown. Pages clean and with only light foxing to prelims. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 19cm x 13cm x 2.5cm - 142 Pages